The Ship & Trades

8.5Very good1,138 reviewsSee rooms

Guest house

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Bar
Daily housekeeping
Elevator
Terrace

About this place

Marina Setting and Nautical Heritage The Ship and Trades in Chatham offers a unique marina setting, overlooking a yacht basin at the former Royal Naval Dockyard. The hotel's décor pays homage to its nautical heritage, providing guests with a distinctive and memorable experience. Scenic Views and Comfortable Accommodation Guests can enjoy stunning waterfront views from the bar, restaurant, and wrap-around dining area with floor-to-ceiling glazing. The 15-bedroom hotel also features a cozy lounge area and 2 snug rooms, ensuring a comfortable stay for visitors. Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions Located just 1.9 miles from Gillingham Train Station, the hotel offers free parking and easy access to a cinema and various shops within a 10-minute walk. Whether you're exploring the area or relaxing by the marina, the Ship and Trades is the perfect choice for your stay in Chatham. Book your stay at the Ship and Trades for a memorable marina experience in Chatham!

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5 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Deluxe Double Room 19 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Superior Double Room 20 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Double Room 16 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed 111 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Twin Room 16 m²2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Food & drink

Restaurant
Bar

Services

Laundry
Daily housekeeping

Accessibility

Elevator

Outdoor

Garden
Terrace

General

Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
Maritime Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, ME4 3ER, United Kingdom
3.1 km from the center of Chatham

Questions about this stay

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What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 14:00. Check-out by 11:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.

Guest reviews

8.51,138 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.

Cleanliness7.5

Service9.4

Location9.0

Room quality8.4

Amenities8.5

Value for money8.4

Food and drink8.5

Matthew
United Kingdom · Solo · November 2026
8.0
“Perfect.”
+Good fresh breakfast and clean rooms. Great location.
Richard
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
6.0
“In it current condition would not stay again. Food and facilities really need to be much better”
+Great location for the Maritime Docks. Very friendly and helpful staff.
−Very tired and run down not worth the price for the stay. Needs a refurbishment everywhere. The food was fairly indifferent and one of our meals was unbeatable. Breakfast was tasteless not worth paying for very disappointing.
Stephen
Australia · Solo · October 2026
8.0
+Location near historic Chatham Historic Dockyard and the Outlet stores was terrific. Restaurant and bar facilities were excellent. Parking was easy. The staff were helpful and friendly.
−Once again the lift was out of order.
Grant
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
8.0
+All good apart from the prices of the beer and spirits. I think 7.20 is far too much for a pint.
−Just the prices of the beer is too high. That's why people are not going out and drinking at home.
Wendy
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
9.0
“Lovely stay in Chatham harbour .”
+The hotels position with good parking , lovely views and a lovely room in a just as lovely hotel .
−Evening meal wait was a bit slow , but the resteraunt was busy and food was really nice .
matthew
United Kingdom · Group of friends · October 2026
10.0
“Really lovely”
+Wonderful room with nice big windows and a bath. Bar was really nice in evening and had rarebit for breakfast that was a amazing
Norris
Australia · Couple · October 2026
7.0
“Good location, nice staff, hotel a bit shabby”
+The breakfast included in the rate of the hotel offered a good selection. The hotel has nice views of boats and it is a short stroll to Chatham dockyard, the river walk and the outlet centre which includes cafes and restaurants. The staff serving breakfast were particularly friendly and attentive. The bed was comfortable. The pub downstairs is warm and inviting. We did dine in the pub for Sunday lunch but the food was very average.
−The hotel is dated and worn and needs maintenance. Comments on google dating back nearly two years suggest the halls outside really need cleaning repainting and we would agree. Furnishings in the room were quite shabby and had cigarette burns on their surfaces. The seal at the bottom of the shower needs replacing which meant the floor was soaked every time you had a shower. The shower was over the bath and it was quite slippery getting in and out. A sign asked you to use a shower curtain which did not exist! Someone needs to walk through this hotel and fix a few things. Note there is no milk supplied in the room for tea and coffee so you need to go downstairs and ask for fresh milk - bit inconvenient at times. For what we paid I felt it was very overpriced.
Katharine
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
8.0
“Enjoyed our stay very much.”
+Good location right on the dockside. Five minutes drive to Historic Dockyard, could have walked but it was raining. Shopping precinct near hotel. Great walk around St Mary’s Island and beautiful view over marina. Nice large room 12.
−Restaurant was always too busy so we had to eat in the bar for our two nights. But it was fine and the food was very good.
Jill
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
10.0
“Very comfortable”
+Restaurant in a lovely situation with views of the Marina
Maureen
United Kingdom · Family · October 2026
9.0
“l Highly recommend this Hotel”
+Staff at this hotel were utterly charming. Especially the ladies on reception. super friendly. Food good in restaurant and room cute and very clean. Generally very good.

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 14:00 · check-out until 11:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

5 room types

Deluxe Double Room

Superior Double Room

Double Room

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Food & drink

Services

Accessibility

Outdoor

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews